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West End Bald Eagle Nest — Catalina Island

West End, Santa Catalina Island, California

About This Camera

explore.org's medium view of the West End bald eagle nest on Catalina Island, run with the Institute for Wildlife Studies, whose bald eagle restoration on the Channel Islands began in 1980. The frame takes in the historic nest bowl, the perches around it and the cliffside. A new pair holds the territory as of 2026.

Heading to West End, Santa Catalina Island, California? See the weather, the light and how busy it is for yourself before you go — this is the view right now, not a photo from a brochure.

At this camera

Location
29 km (18 mi) WNW of Avalon, CA
Coordinates
33.4700, -118.5900
Sunrise / sunset
7:09 AM / 6:08 PM PDT (10 h 59 min of daylight today)
Weather station
KAVX Avalon/Catalina Airport, 18 km (11 mi) away
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo · NOAA SWPC · USGS. Conditions are estimates.

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